Independent Test Verifies Wiresoft Performance
Sentry Security Platform Earns Tolly Group's 'Up To Spec' Certification
CINCINNATI, May 2 / Wiresoft Net, Inc. is awarded The Tolly Group's "Up to Spec" certification for their new Sentry Security Platform (SSP). This four-in-one security solution offers small and mid-sized companies complete network protection and freedom from business interruption with a firewall, anti-virus defense, spam blocking and VPN connectivity.
"Smaller businesses need a multipurpose security platform that supplies complete security protection," said Kevin Tolly, president, CEO and founder of The Tolly Group. "The dilemma they've faced is an IT market abound with supplier after supplier offering point solutions for security. Wiresoft's new product delivers the necessary breadth and depth of security management capabilities in a single, effective platform, at an exceptionally attractive price point."
Tolly Group engineers conducted a comprehensive and rigorous product evaluation. A battery of performance tests provide a thorough assessment of the Sentry Security Platform, such as its effectiveness at blocking spam traffic, the aggregate throughput delivered while operating as a firewall, the aggregate throughput delivered across a VPN connection and the aggregate throughput while scanning Web traffic for viruses. Evaluators also tested a number of functions, including: set up, hardware reliability and failover protection.
Product test results are detailed in a recently released Tolly Group- generated white paper. The analysis, Securing SMB Networks Without Breaking the Bank, is available at The Tolly Group web link: http://www.tolly.com/DocDetail.aspx?DocNumber=206113.
"The seal of approval from this respected and independent product performance testing company provides us with credibility as we take our new and innovative Sentry Security Platform to the marketplace," explains Tom Schram, Wiresoft president and CEO.
Wiresoft officials announced plans to initiate their U.S. product launch for the Sentry Security Platform at Interop Las Vegas 2006, taking place April 30 to May 5 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center. Wiresoft is exhibiting and providing product demonstrations at Booth 801 in the Security Zone.
"Wiresoft's Sentry Security Platform reflects the new product creativity and value we are proud to have introduced through Interop," said Lenny Heymann, Interop General Manager. "This innovation in network security management for the small to medium size business offers the same protection for SMB's that had, in a practical sense, only been available to larger enterprise customers. VARs and end-users in attendance at Interop recognize the value of combining ease and security of network management with minimized costs and complexities."
Like the comprehensive Sentry platform, Wiresoft's pricing structure also is all-in-one. There are no hidden costs, such as per-seat-licensing fees or software upgrade charges. Customers pay the same amount regardless of the number of users and all upgrades are included in the subscription fee. Retail pricing for the SSP is $1495 for a one year subscription or $1795 for a three- year agreement
Wiresoft's stand-alone platform delivers a comprehensive perimeter defense at the network layer. It guards against security threats encountered by small- and medium-sized businesses.
In addition, all Sentry operations are managed by Wiresoft's Automated Network Administrator (ANA), which resides on the company's corporate network and accesses each Sentry via the Internet. ANA uses the secure shell (SSH) protocol to access Sentry units. It provides critical and constant oversight of security operations, serving as the equivalent of a human administrator. ANA continuously monitors the Sentry and ensures uninterrupted business continuity with five key system management functions:
o upgrades Sentry units in various customer environments;
o ensures uninterrupted Anti-Virus protection, monitoring the readiness of relevant scanners and proxy services, and concurrently and automatically updating virus definitions;
o analyzes and evaluates the validity/effectiveness of Sentry configuration settings;
o performs minimal repairs and preventive maintenance, as required; and,
o notifies proper administrators and technical staff when encountering non-resolvable issues.
Wiresoft Net, Inc. is a leading provider of network security solutions, specifically designed for small- and mid-sized businesses. The company develops and markets products and services that simplify computer networks, dramatically reduce maintenance and software licensing costs, and set new standards for reliability and customer support. Wiresoft Net, Inc. has business operations headquartered in Cincinnati and technology development facilities in Kirkland, Wash.
For more information about Wiresoft Net, Inc. and the Sentry Security Platform, please visit www.wiresoft.net or call 866-333-4567 (toll-free).
Source: Wiresoft Net, Inc.
CONTACT: Jeff Huggins, APR, +1-513-721-5353 ext. 139, jhuggins@powersagency.com; or Susan Mills, +1-510-851-1536, or susanmills@techmarketing.net, both for Wiresoft Net, Inc.
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